Motor size on a gheenoe classic

[dpkdavis]

I have a gheenoe classic had a johnson 25hp (1985 model) on it when i got it, but i felt its just to much motor for it with me in it (I'm 235 pounds). I'm thinking a 2 stroke 15hp ?? But i found a very good deal on a yamaha 9.9 hp 4 stroke. I feel the honda's and yamaha's are some of the best motors. Question i have is do you think a 4 stroke 9.9 hp yamaha would do it for me. I'm setting the gheenoe up for the caney fork.

[Glenn Hawkins]

Motor weight is key.  If you are using a tiller you need to find the lightest motor which will do the job.  2 strokes are alot lighter than 4 strokes.  A 15hp 2 stroke will work just fine to get you around but a 25hp will plane  your boat out much better with two adults on board.

If you go with a 4stroke I would suggest a 15hp.  No larger, No smaller.

Glenn
 
A former Gheenoe Classic owner w/ a 25hp 2stroke Mercury prop that was later converted to a 25/20 jet.  Been there, done that, got the tee shirt.

[Leo deMonbreun]

Motor weight is key.  If you are using a tiller you need to find the lightest motor which will do the job.  2 strokes are alot lighter than 4 strokes.  A 15hp 2 stroke will work just fine to get you around but a 25hp will plane you boat out much better with two adults on board.

If you go with a 4stroke I would suggest a 15hp.  No larger, No smaller.

Glenn
 
A former Gheenoe Classic owner w/ a 25hp 2stroke Mercury prop that was later converted to a 25/20 jet.  Been there, done that, got the tee shirt.

Yeah...but the T-shirt was too small for Grumpy!!